Minutes: Common Council: Sept 14, 2010

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

MINUTES

1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Sandy Decker.

2. Roll call. Members present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Jim Brooks, Todd Culbertson, Barb Jacobson, Janis Ringhand, Diane Roberts, Dennis Wessels, and Tony Wyse. Others present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, City Clerk Judy Walton, City Attorney Mark Kopp, Kelly Gildner from the Review, Matt Rohloff-15903 W County Trunk C-Evansville, Christine Leggett-17127 W Milbrandt Road-Evansville, Youth Center Committee Members Sandi Konkel, Dave Sobeski, Greg Kuelz, Dixie Belle Moll, and Lisa James, and Dave Javan and Desh Moeller from the YMCA.

3. Approval of Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve the agenda. Motion approved 8-0.

4. Approval of Minutes. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to waive the reading of the minutes of the August 10, 2010, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. Motion approved 8-0.

5. Citizen appearances.
A. Swim Team Families. Matt Rohloff addressed the Council on behalf of the swim team families, as a group, with their suggestions and recommendations for the 2011 swim program. Alderperson Ringhand stated that prior to creating the non-resident fee, the Town of Union had been contacted about helping with park expenses to alleviate that fee but they were reluctant to do that. Christine Leggett reviewed information she had prepared for the Council including possibly keeping the park store open longer hours to increase revenue. Alderperson Jacobson commented that the park store has not historically been a revenue generating source.

6. Reports of Committees.
A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report. Dave Sobeski reported that the Board does not wish to pursue the Fund 80 plan and at their upcoming meeting they will be voting on whether or not to continue their business relationship with the YMCA. He stated that attendance is high but they are financially unable to extend their hours. He added that some remodeling has been done by volunteers.

Greg Kuelz recapped the progress they have made regarding assessing where the Youth Center is, improving it, and improving communications with the Council.

B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report.
(1). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to accept the Water & Light bills as presented in the amount of $698,865.68. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

(2). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to accept the City bills as presented in the amount of $551,420.93. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

(3). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve Agreement for Community Development Block Grant Funding for Senior/Community Center. Wietecha stated there were some minor revisions to the agreement since it was printed for Council. He excused himself from the meeting to make copies. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to table the motion until the City Administrator returned. Motion approved 8-0 at 6:50 p.m. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Culbertson to remove the motion from the table. Motion approved 8-0 at 6:56 p.m. Wietecha reviewed the changes with Council. Main motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

(4). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve Cellular Service Agreement with US Cellular. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

(5). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to take no action on Agreement with Community Action for Use and Occupancy of 209 South First Street. (Note: No action means automatic one-year renewal under like terms). Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

C. Plan Commission Report. None

D. Public Safety Committee Report. None

E. Public Works Committee Report.
(1). Discussion on proposed settlement regarding Rundle/Chilsen property. Wietecha updated Council on the correspondences and the most recent recommendations regarding the property.

F. Water & Light Committee Report. None

G. Economic Development Committee Report.
(1). Wyse made a motion, seconded by Ringhand to re-capitalize the building improvement grant program with $10,000 from the revolving loan fund. Council discussed the success of this program. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

H. Redevelopment Authority Report. None

I. Parks and Recreation Board Report. None

J. Historic Preservation Commission Report. None

K. Fire District Report. None

L. Police Commission Report. None

M. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report. None

N. Energy Independence Team Report. Decker stated they met this morning to review the status of various projects. Future meetings will be held on a quarterly basis.

O. Library Board/Liaison Report. Wyse stated they are working on union negotiations.

P. Board of Appeals Report. None

7. Unfinished Business. None

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor.
A. Decker reminded Council of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities annual conference scheduled for October 13-15 and the advanced registration that ends September 21st.
B. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve Mayoral appointment of Rachel Kleven, 414 Meadow Lane, to an unexpired three-year term to the Youth Center Advisory Board. Motion approved 8-0.
C. Decker directed Council to her Proclamation in recognition of Fire Prevention Week October 3-9.

9. Communications from the City Administrator. None

10. New Business. None

11. Introduction of New Ordinances. None

12. Meeting Reminders.
A. Next meeting date is Monday, September 20, budget presentations.

13. Closed Session. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Culbertson to meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(f) to consider disciplinary data and the investigation of charges against the aquatic director, and to not subsequently reconvene in open session. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote at 7:15 p.m.

No action, except the motion to adjourn, was taken in closed session.

14. Adjournment. Culbertson made a motion, seconded by Roberts to adjourn at 7:23 p.m. Motion approved 8-0.

Prepared by Judy Walton, City Clerk

The minutes are not official until approved by the Common Council at their next regular meeting.